Portuguese Phrase
O que vem com essa refeição?
Meaning
A polite way to ask a server or host what side dishes, drinks, or extras are included with the meal you are about to order. It can also be used to clarify what comes in a set menu.
When to use
Use this question in restaurants, cafés, or at a friend's house when you want to know what accompanies the main dish—whether it’s a salad, rice, beans, a beverage, or a dessert.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Oquevemcomessarefeição?
O que (interrogative)
"O que" is used to ask "what" about a thing or idea. It functions as a single interrogative phrase.
vir (present 3ª pessoa singular)
"vem" is the third‑person singular present of the verb "vir" (to come). Here it means "comes" or "is included".
com (preposition)
"com" means "with" and introduces the thing that accompanies something else.
essa (demonstrative adjective)
"essa" agrees in gender and number with the noun "refeição" (feminine singular).
refeição (noun)
"refeição" means "meal"; it is a feminine noun, so adjectives and articles must match its gender.
🗨In Conversation
O que vem com essa refeição?
What comes with this meal?
Vem arroz, feijão, salada e um suco de laranja.
It comes with rice, beans, salad, and an orange juice.
✕Common Mistakes
O que vem com esse refeição?
"Esse" is masculine; the noun "refeição" is feminine, so you must use "essa".
Qual vem com essa refeição?
"Qual" asks for a specific choice among known options; "O que" is the natural way to ask what is included.
O que traz com essa refeição?
"Trás" (from "trazer") is used for physical movement, not for what is included in a dish.
↔Alternatives
O que acompanha esta refeição?
What accompanies this meal?
O que está incluído nesta refeição?
What is included in this meal?
Quais são os acompanhamentos desta refeição?
What are the side dishes for this meal?
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, a "refeição" often comes with a set of side dishes (rice, beans, farofa, salad) and a drink. When you ask "O que vem com essa refeição?" you’re showing interest in the full plate, which is considered courteous. In more formal settings you might use "acompanhamentos" instead of "vem com".